HRV CLINICAL GUIDE

A 58-page introduction to Heart Rate Variability. The first section of this 4-part guide answers the question "What is Heart Rate Variability” and explains its importance in physical and emotional health. The authors also describe promising applications for treating several common disorder s. Par t I I “HRV: Anatomy and Physiology” describes the relevant anatomy and physiology of respiration and cardiovascular function. Hear rate variability is defined physiologically and the authors review the physiological objectives of training. Part III “ Instrumentation” describes the Thought Technology Ltd. biofeedback hardware and software and reviews the steps necessary to run an HRV assessment or training session. Part IV “HRV Biofeedback Training” introduces the automated assessment script, training screens, and review screens. This section addresses the question: “What are we training in HRV biofeedback?” The authors discuss the phases and strategies of assessment and training, via discussion of the Infiniti software.